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In response to "this is one of the most booring opening cermonys in a long time -- nm" by Danedukenuuk

? It's the Parade of Nations. -- nm

Posted by Reagen (aka Reagen) Feb 12 '10, 19:08

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they certainly cut down on the show elements sofar -- nm - Danedukenuuk Feb 12, 19:09 21
- This is how they all are. Opening bit - Parade of Nations - Big Show. -- nm - Reagen Feb 12, 19:10 20
  - normally the show comes before the parade since they stadiums son't have the space for both the show and athletes at the same time -- nm - Danedukenuuk Feb 12, 19:12 19
    - there's protocol that's followed. nm but: -- (link) - b! Feb 12, 19:18
    - I'm fairly certain you're wrong on that. -- nm - Reagen Feb 12, 19:14 16
      - The ceremonies typically start with the raising of the host country's flag and a performance of its national anthem - Danedukenuuk Feb 12, 19:18 15
        
        "The traditional part of the ceremonies starts with a "Parade of Nations"" -- nm - Reagen Feb 12, 19:20 14
        
        After all nations have entered, the president of the Organizing Committee makes a speech, followed by the IOC president - Danedukenuuk Feb 12, 19:24 13
        
        After the athletes enter the stadium, three national flags are hoisted on flagpoles one at a time while the corresponding national anthems are played. - TFox Feb 12, 19:26
        
        Are you taking over from liioulu in the pointlessly literal department? - Reagen Feb 12, 19:25 11
        
        I can't open pdfs right now, but if y'all want to check 'em out, there are links to official fact sheets for winter and summer games linked here,nmbut -- (link) - b! Feb 12, 19:29
        
        do you really and honestly expect a serious answer to that question - Danedukenuuk Feb 12, 19:28 9
        
        Tempers flare... over really salient matters -- nm - Facto Feb 12, 19:30
        
        Your memory is faulty. -- nm - Reagen Feb 12, 19:29 7
        
        ... - b! Feb 12, 19:33 5
        
        and... - b! Feb 12, 19:37 4
        
        Fine. He's still dumb for assuming that the Parade of Nations was it. -- nm - Reagen Feb 12, 19:40 3
        
        we all thank you a lot for this enlightning post - Danedukenuuk Feb 12, 19:46 1
        
        still bored, jackass? -- nm - Reagen Feb 12, 19:50
        
        heh. sorry. -- nm - b! Feb 12, 19:42
        
        i don't remember it that way -- nm - Danedukenuuk Feb 12, 19:31
    - Not for US viewers. -- nm - mara Feb 12, 19:14

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